Drag Race: BMW M135i vs Audi S3 Sedan
The hot-hatch game has moved on significantly over the past few years and
to be a real contender, you need to packing at least 200kW. This battle
pits the executive warrior against the brash and brawny hooligan. It's the
Audi S3 sedan taking on the recently facelifted BMW M135i.
Both are packing over 200kW, but there are many key differences between the
two. The Audi S3 makes do with a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder motor packing 206kW and
380Nm. The BMW M135i packs an almighty 240kW and 450Nm from its 3.0-litre
turbocharged straight six. Not only is
it powerful, but it also makes a lovely noise at full power. On paper at
least, the Audi S3 sedan looks to be substantially outgunned, but it has
one additional weapon at its disposal: quattro all-wheel drive. Traction
has proved to be a serious issue on the slippery tarmac of Killarney
Raceway in Cape Town, South Africa and many races have been surprise upsets
due to this.
Both cars have launch control, but it'll be a test of how each car best
puts down its power. Can the Audi S3 sedan use its quattro advantage to
build enough of a lead, or will the BMW M135i pull away right from the get
go?
Watch the video below to see who wins this battle of the premium brands.
Regardless of who wins, we can guarantee there will be another title
challenger soon enough.